BRASILIA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Chinese firms are pushing to
revive an $11 billion high-speed-train project to link Brazil's
two largest cities, shelved after the South American nation
descended into recession and political turmoil, three sources
familiar with the talks told Reuters.

China's ambassador to Brasilia told interim President Michel
Temer on Wednesday that Chinese train builders and operators
want to participate in Brazil's biggest ever infrastructure
project, delayed repeatedly because of doubts about its
viability and concession models, the sources said.

Temer was invited to ride the high-speed train connecting
Shanghai and Hangzhou next month during a G20 summit when he
will discuss the project in bilateral talks with Chinese
President Xi Jinping, a Brazilian presidential aide said.

"The Chinese are working hard to revive the project," said
the aide, who asked for anonymity because he was not allowed to
speak publicly. "Brazil is not convinced yet, but is supportive
of the idea."

A spokesman with the Chinese embassy in Brasilia said he did
not know the content of the discussions between Temer and
ambassador Li Jinzhang. Li did not immediately respond to email
requests for comment.
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